SuperSteve Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Does anyone have a road bike? I borrowed a buddy's Trek 2100c for a triathlon last weekend and now I am finally going to buy a road bike of my own. I have looked at a bunch of bikes (Trek, Scott, Specialized, Fuji and a few others) and the best setup for the price seems to be the Trek 2.1. It's the updated version of the 2100. I would prefer around a $1500 or less budget but could spend more for the right bike. Does anyone have any tips for purchasing a bike? I am looking for more than just an entry level bike that is suitable for both triathlons and group riding (so I'd like to stick with a road bike rather than a tri bike). I am fine with an aluminum frame and I have been told to be focused on the specs to compare bikes. I plan on doing a couple more triathlons this year. Obviously training for those would log some serious mileage on a bike. A little background, I am 25 and was a wrestler at Michigan State. I spend most of my workout time running or swimming (some mountain biking). I basically took a few years off of working out after I stopped wrestling, so in three months of training I was down to a 1:33 half marathon. Now I am training to break 3 hours on a marathon. After that (and running Boston), my goal is to do at least a half Ironman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I come to this thread with no information on bikes, but I do want one to have additional options for cross-training and as something to do. Congrats on the half time and running Boston. That's bad ass that you've qualified; best of luck on going sub-3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Haven't qualified yet greasy. Horse before the cart, sorry for any confusion haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Jealousy redacted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 My road bike is a Trek Pilot 5.0, about 2 years old. Fully composite bike. I added TT bars and a Selle San Marco seat. I love that rig, and am a fan of Trek generally. That said, its not an entry level bike. If this is your first road bike, don't go overboard. No matter what road bike you get, I HIGHLY recommend you get a professional fitting on it after you buy it. Higher end shops will offer this for free if you buy a bike from them. They put you on the bike on a trainer, and tune all the variables for your body - seat height, neck and head set height, pedals and stays, etc. Absolutely worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/TopCa..._10052_10551_-1 Check out this site Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 My son has been riding a Trek for a couple years now and really loves it. It was one of their more entry level models, I believe he paid somewhere just over $1,000 a couple years ago. I'm wishing I had a road bike, I have a Cannondale mountain bike I love, but it is rather limited to where it fits best down here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I have a 2008 Trek 1.2 and I am in love with it. It's entry level but with racing geometry and super light. I don't really know the difference between entry level and non entry level to be honest. Just find the one that rides right with you. Try a lot of bikes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 Bought a Scattante R670 with Shimano Ultegra components over the weekend. The bike is awesome. Took it out for ten miles on Monday and another twenty miles today. I couldn't be happier with my decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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